Browning recognized for fundraising

San Antonio real estate powerhouse Phyllis Browning has been named the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The co-owner of The Phyllis Browning Co. was recognized at a recent luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Riverwalk, Trinity University announced.

Browning, a former teacher, serves on the Trinity University Board of Trustees, and for four years has been the chair of the Trinity University Business Affiliates program, a group that provides Trinity with annual gifts of between $2,500 and $10,000. She’s also volunteered for the university’s $200 million capital campaign.

Browning started off in San Antonio real estate in 1980. She opened The Phyllis Browning Co. in 1989. The company has grown to more than 170 agents.

Although Browning is a big Trinity supporter, she’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and, for the record, rooted for the poor Longhorns on Friday’s game against Texas A&M. Ouch.